No. 239 April 1, 2017

Population and No. of Households in

Population: 166,606 Male: 82,097 Published by the City of Urayasu Female: 84,509 1-1-1 Nekozane, Urayasu-shi, Households: 77,360 Chiba 279-8501 047-351-1111 Foreign Residents: 3,634 (As of February 28, 2017) http://www.city.urayasu.lg.jp

Urayasu Free Wi-Fi Service Available at Three Train Stations in the City A free Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) service, through which the Internet can be accessed, is available at three train stations in Urayasu City—, Shin-Urayasu Station, and (see map below). Information about the attractive qualities of Urayasu will also be sent to residents and tourists through this service.

● Multilingual Service The access screen can be used in 13 different languages (such as English, Chinese, and Korean) so that foreign residents of Urayasu City as well as people visiting Japan can also use this service. After gaining access to the Internet, the tourism page of the official Urayasu City website will appear with tourist informa- tion related to Urayasu.

● In Times of a Disaster If a disaster strikes, it is possible to gain Internet access without completing registration procedures. Once access has been made, it is possible to check the emergency information from the top page of the Urayasu City website.

Method of Use Select the correct SSID (00-Urayasu_Free_Wi-Fi) in an area where this service can be used (see map be- low), follow the instructions shown on the screen, and register your e-mail address and other required infor- mation. By agreeing to the terms of use, the Internet can be accessed for free for a maximum of 60 minutes at a time. It is possible to gain access as many times as necessary during the day, and the registration is valid for a period of 12 months. Sample image of the access page in Japanese

Area Map Coverage area Access point

Urayasu Station Shin-Urayasu Station Maihama Station

North exit Keiyo Line MaihamaNorth Sta. exit Shin-Urayasu Station Koban (police box)

TozaiSouth Line exit Urayasu Sta. West exit

MONA South exit Urayasu Station Koban Keiyo Line Shin-UrayasuShin-Urayasu Sta. Shoppers Plaza (police box) Shin-Urayasu (Available on the pedestrian deck only)

Look for this identifying sticker! Note: Please limit your use of Look for the identifying sticker that is displayed at access points where public Wi-Fi to browsing websites. this service can be used. Do not use services that require you to input important data such as a credit card number or your SSID (service set identifier): 00-Urayasu_Free_Wi-Fi personal information.

Use the App for Even More Convenience! App Description Japan Connected-free Wi-Fi ● Usually when using free Wi-Fi services in Japan, it is necessary to register each time with each area. However, with this app, access to free Wi-Fi provid- Japan Connected-free Wi-Fi is a simple access app for ed by companies across Japan can be made simply by registering one time. smartphones provided by NTTBP (part of the NTT East ● As this app connects with major transportation institutions, commercial fa- Japan Group). When using this app, it is easy to find access cilities, and local governments, it is possible to gain access to the Internet at points and to gain access via only one tap. about 150,000 locations across Japan (as of December 2016) simply by regis- Note: For more information, such as downloading tering once. instructions, please visit the Japan Connected-free Wi-Fi Examples: Narita Airport, , JR East Japan, , Toei website (https://www.ntt-bp.net/jcfw/ja.html). Bus, Ito Yokado, Aeon, LaLaport, Tokyo, Chiba City, Funabashi City, and more

Inquiries: Wi-Fi Support Desk, Tel: 0570-783-506 No. 239 April 1, 2017

The skateboard park in Urayasu has April 1: Takasu-Minami Tennis always been popular among skateboarders, Courts (tentative name) with visitors also coming from out of town. Newly Opening Sports Facilities As skateboarding has been added as Two new hard April 1: Sports Park Baseball Field (7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and an Olympic sport starting with the 2020 courts have been national holidays) Tokyo Olympics, it was estimated that constructed in the ▶ September 1 through April 30: 9 a.m. to 9 there would be even more users in the Takasu district. p.m. (except during the year-end/New Year future, and therefore the park underwent Unlike artificial holidays) its recent expansion. With the expansion, grass courts, this Fee: For those who live, work, or go to school the “street area” (modeled after a real street flat court makes it in Urayasu City: From ¥5,070 for two hours situation, with stairways, curbs, banks, and easy for wheelchair Notes: handrails)—which is the type of course that users to play as 1. For more information, visit the Urayasu City will be used for the Olympic skateboard well. These courts website or call the number further below. event—was improved. were constructed 2. Reservations for use from April 1 (Sat.) so that as many through May 31 (Wed.) will be taken on an Usage Information people as possible The only baseball field in the city where ongoing basis from 8:45 a.m. on March 21 Hours: March 1 through April 30 and can enjoy tennis, keeping the 2020 Tokyo hardball baseball can be played has been (Tue.) via the facility reservation system. In September 1 through October 31: 9 a.m. to 6 Olympics and Paralympics in mind. completed. The artificial grass used is the addition, applications for the lottery for use p.m. (Until 7 p.m. from May 1 through August same as the type used at Seibu Dome, and for June will be accepted between April 1 31; until 5 p.m. from November 1 through Usage Information is very similar to natural grass. LED lights (Sat.) and April 10 (Mon.). February 28; except during the year-end/ Hours: make night games possible as well. The field New Year holidays) ▶ May 1 through August 31: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. is also equipped with safety considerations March 19: Sports Park Note: No reservations are required; simply (7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and in mind, such as a net that expands to a Skateboard Park come directly to the park when you like. national holidays) maximum of 25 meters in height. The main Caution: ▶ September 1 through April 30: 9 a.m. to 5 stand has a seating capacity for 1,000, while ▶ Please be aware of your own abilities and p.m. the infield and outfield seats have a total strength, and do not try anything too far Fee: For those who live, work, or go to capacity of 1,500, for a grand total of 2,500. outside your skill level. school in Urayasu: ¥480 per court for two High school district championships and ▶ Elementary school children and younger hours professional Eastern League baseball games must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Note: Reservations for use from April 1 (Sat.) (minor leagues of the NPB) will be held here ▶ The park will not take responsibility for any through May 31 (Wed.) will be taken on an for everyone’s enjoyment. Please use this accidents that occur within the park. Please ongoing basis from 8:45 a.m. March 21 (Tue.) venue as a place for getting some exercise carry some form of personal identification via the facility reservation system. In addition, and for sharing good times with others and contact information in case of an applications for the lottery for use for June through baseball. emergency. will be accepted between April 1 (Sat.) and Usage Information The skateboard park at Sports Park has Note: Those who are unable to follow the April 10 (Mon.). Hours: reopened after undergoing expansion to above-mentioned rules may be asked to ▶ May 1 through August 31: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. three times its original size. leave the park. Inquiries: Sports Section, Tel: 712-6819

■ Change in the Payment Application: Bring your FY2017 Urayasu City City website) in person with the Education for the third or subsequent child attending a Period for Fixed Property Tax rabies vaccination announcement (mailed to Administration Section from 8:30 a.m. on municipal elementary or junior high school. those who have registered a dog in Urayasu April 4 (Tue.). The details of the program and application The payment period for FY2017 Fixed City) without detaching the card. Please try Note: For more information, visit the procedures will be announced through Property Tax is as follows. In addition, the to bring the exact amount if possible. Urayasu City website or call the number schools in early April. As application forms tax invoice, which until now had usually been Note: You cannot complete change of below. will be accepted until the end of May, mailed in April, will be mailed in May. Inquiries: First payment period: address procedures at this site. If you Education Administration Section, please make sure you apply if you meet May 1, 2017 (Mon.) had your dog undergo rabies vaccination Tel: 712-6712 the requirements. To check the conditions ⇒ May 31, 2017 (Wed.) Inquiries: Tel: at an animal hospital, please exchange of childrearing and school enrollment, Fixed Property Tax Section, the certificate of completion with a this reduction/exemption program is not 712-6065 ■ Financial Assistance for FY2017 vaccination completion tag at the School Attendance automatically renewed, and application Environment and Health Section (Urayasu procedures must be completed for every ■ Recruiting Tenants for Chiba City Hall 6F). The exchange fee is ¥550. Urayasu City offers financial assistance for fiscal year. A reduction/exemption program Prefectural Housing for April When completing the exchange, please bring school supplies and other fees to parents confirmation announcement—which states who have financial difficulty in sending their File an application form (available at the the FY2017 Urayasu City rabies vaccination your reduction/exemption status as of the announcement (already mailed). child through compulsory education. end of March—is mailed to households with Housing Affairs Section [Urayasu City Hall Program description: Expenses for annual 3F] and city administration offices; and at the Inquiries: Environment and Health Section, children attending municipal elementary Tel: 712-6495 school supplies, supplies for newly entering and/or junior high school (except for third- Urayasu City Hall Central Administration students, off-campus activities, school trips, Office [Urayasu City Hall 1F] on Saturdays, year junior high school students) that school lunches, medical fees designated by were eligible for the FY2016 program. The Sundays, and national holidays and during ■ Scholarship Support Program the School Health and Safety Act, and the non-business hours) with the Chiba Urayasu City awards scholarships to application form for the FY2017 program yearbook (paid four times per year via the will be distributed through each school on Prefecture Public Housing Corporation (1- eligible persons that do not need to be school principal) 16 Sakaecho, Chuo-ku, Chiba City, 260- returned. Screening procedures: the first day or later, thus please check the The Board of requirements and complete the application 0016) by mail by April 15 (Sat.; must be Eligibility: Children whose parents/guardians Education conducts screening procedures postmarked by this date). procedures without fail by the end of May. live in Urayasu City, who have been and makes a decision based on income, the Inquiries: Note: For more information, please visit registered in the basic resident registration Public Health & Sport Safety principal’s evaluation, and family investigation Section, Tel: 712-6780 the Public Housing for one year or longer, who are enrolled (only when necessary) Corporation website (http://www.chiba in high school or university, and who have Application: Submit your application form -kousya.or.jp). difficulty completing school for financial (available at each school) and documentation ■ Urayasu Concert Hall Tour Inquiries: Chiba Prefecture Public Housing reasons Tours of the inside of Urayasu Concert Tel: to certify your income (such as a city/ Corporation Recruiting Section, 043- Academic standards: The most recent grade prefecture resident’s tax certificate) in Hall are now being conducted. Visitors can 222-9200 point average must be 3.0 or higher on a person with the school of enrollment. freely tour the concert hall dedicated to (Housing Affairs Section) five-point grading system. Note: For more information, call the number musical performances, the multipurpose-use Income standard: The income earned during below. Harmony Hall, and the five studios. ■ Rabies Group Vaccination the year before application shall be 1.3 times Inquiries: School Affairs Section, Tel: 712- Date and time: April 9 (Sun.), 10 a.m. to 6 Date and time: April 5 (Wed.) to 18 (Tue.), the standard amount of public financial 6742 p.m. and April 10 (Mon.), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 1:30 to 3 p.m. assistance for everyday living or lower Location: Urayasu Concert Hall (inside Shin- Location: 15 locations within Urayasu City (amount varies depending on the number of ■ Urayasu TK Bldg., 1-6-1 Irifune) Reduction and Exemption Note: Note: Please visit the Urayasu City website family members). for School Lunch Expenses for No applications are required. Simply for details. Benefit amount: High school: ¥5,000 per come directly to the site on the day of the Eligibility: Those who have a pet dog 91 days month; university: ¥15,000 per month the Third or Subsequent Child event. of age or older, registered in Urayasu City Application: Complete and file an With the goal of easing the financial Inquiries: Urayasu Concert Hall, Tel: 382- Fee: For registered dogs: ¥3,500; newly application form (available at the Education burden on households raising multiple 3035 registering dogs: ¥6,500 (Both include Administration Section [Urayasu City Hall children, Urayasu City offers a reduction/ handling fees.) 7F] or via a download from the Urayasu exemption program for school lunch fees ●Recyclable Waste Disposal Schedule for April Bottles/Cans/ Newspapers/ Collection Area PET plastic bottles Magazines Nekozane, Kitazakae, Todaijima Every Tue. Every Mon. Horie, Higashino, Fujimi, Maihama Every Wed. Every Sat. Kairaku, Mihama, Irifune, Hinode, Akemi Every Thu. Every Mon. Tomioka, Imagawa, Benten, Tekkodori, Takasu, Minato, Chidori Every Fri. Every Sat.

* Please put out your garbage between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. It is against the rules to put it out earlier or later than this (ext. 14108) designated time as it could become a nuisance in your neighborhood. * Bulky items will be collected separately on request by phone. Call the Bulky Items Reception Center, 305-4000. For inquiries, contact the Garbage-Free Section.